Serial Memory Tool Training

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Serial Memory Tool Training

Welcome to the Serial Memory Tool training!

This course is designed to help you understand and efficiently use the Serial Memory Tool. You’ll learn how to check external memory connections, configure memory interfaces, optimize performance, and prepare your setup for production. By the end of this training, you’ll be confident in managing memory configurations, running tests, and generating the necessary files for your applications

01 - Introduction: The Serial Memory Tool

Get an overview of the Serial Memory Tool, its purpose, and how it simplifies memory configuration and testing. Learn why this tool is essential for optimizing memory performance and reducing design time.

02 – Installation and Documentation

Learn how to install the Serial Memory Tool from the Visual Studio Marketplace and where to find the most up-to-date documentation. We’ll guide you through initializing the toolchain and accessing practical examples on GitHub.

03 – The Tool’s UI

Explore the user interface of the Serial Memory Tool. Understand the different panels, including MCU and Memory selection, available tests, and board connection options. Discover how to navigate and configure settings efficiently.

04 – The Configuration Panel

Dive into the Configuration panel to set core frequency, memory properties, FlexSPI connection, and communication protocol. These settings impact your memory performance and board compatibility.

05 – Configure FlexSPI and Protocol, and Test Configuration

Understand how to configure FlexSPI parameters and communication protocols. Learn how to verify your setup using initialization and read/write tests, and interpret logs for troubleshooting.

06 – Custom Memory Configuration and Export FCB

Learn the process of working with custom boards and memories. Find out how to adjust FlexSPI parameters, modify LUT tables, and export the FlexSPI Configuration Block (FCB) binary for use in your application.

Conclusion

By completing this training, you have learned how to:

• Install and set up the Serial Memory Tool.
• Navigate its user interface and configure memory settings.
• Optimize FlexSPI connections and run validation tests.
• Work with custom boards and memories.
• Save, import, and export configurations, including generating FCB files.

For more details and download, see https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=NXPSemiconductors.flexspi